IAES International Journal of Robotics and Automation (IJRA)
Vol 15, No 2: June 2026

A path generation and control framework for 6-DOF robot in precision writing and drawing

Khoi Hoang Dinh (Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City)
Khanh Tran Duy (Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City)
Thien Bui Thanh (Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City)
Quy Vo Quoc (Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2026

Abstract

Robots are becoming increasingly integrated into everyday life, not only in industrial applications but also in creative, educational, and entertainment contexts. With recent advancements, collaborative robots are now lighter, safer, and easier to deploy alongside humans, making them well-suited for tasks that require precision and adaptability. This paper presents an integrated control framework for the ABB GoFa 6-DOF collaborative robot, enabling it to autonomously perform precise writing and drawing tasks. The system leverages CAD-based path design in SolidWorks and ABB RobotStudio’s AutoPath tool to generate motion trajectories from a library of modeled characters, symbols, and figures. A socket-based communication interface connects the robot controller with a user-friendly human-machine interface (HMI), allowing users to input custom text or select predefined figures in real time. The framework has been implemented and validated on the physical ABB GoFa robot, demonstrating high accuracy, repeatability, and usability for applications such as public exhibitions and educational settings.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJRA

Publisher

Subject

Automotive Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Description

Robots are becoming part of people's everyday social lives and will increasingly become so. In future years, robots may become caretaker assistants for the elderly, or academic tutors for our children, or medical assistants, day care assistants, or psychological counselors. Robots may become our ...